24 fresh strawberries, hulled with the tops cut flat
2 ripe bananas, sliced into 24 rounds
24 mini marshmallows
24 decorative toothpicks or plain wooden skewers
Instructions
Start by washing all the fruit thoroughly. Pat the grapes and strawberries dry with a paper towel to ensure the pieces do not slip when stacked. Hull the strawberries by removing the green leafy top and slicing a small amount of the fruit off to create a flat, even surface.
Peel the bananas and cut them into rounds that are roughly half an inch thick. You will need 24 slices in total. To keep them from browning if you are not serving them immediately, you can lightly toss them in a splash of lemon or pineapple juice, which provides a nice citrus note.
Take a toothpick and thread one green grape onto it, pushing it down toward the bottom but leaving enough room to handle the pick. Follow the grape with one banana slice, which acts as the fluffy white trim of the Santa hat.
Place a strawberry onto the toothpick, wide side down, so it sits flush against the banana slice. Finally, top the strawberry with a mini marshmallow to represent the pom-pom. Push the toothpick through the marshmallow carefully to secure the entire stack.
Place the completed bites upright on a serving platter. You can arrange them in a circle or in the shape of a Christmas tree for an extra festive touch. Serve them immediately or keep them chilled until your guests arrive.
